Category: Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting Tips and Techniques – Beginner to Advanced Painters
| June 10, 2011 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Acrylic Painting |
Acrylic or polymer paints are the most important innovation in artistic materials since Jan van Eyck invented oil paints. Attributes such as their quick-drying and non-toxic properties have made acrylic paints the preferred medium, replacing oil paints in many studios. Acrylic paints are made of emulsions of pigments, water, and clear, non-yellowing resins – they…
Acrylics: Another Water Medium – Watercolor Technique
| June 9, 2011 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Acrylic Painting |
Acrylics is a medium of many disguises. If by definition, watercolor is thought of as a water-soluble paint applied to a surface in a watery way, then technically acrylics can be thought of as a member of the watercolor family. In creating a watercolor, thin wash mixtures from water and paint are applied, traditionally, to…
Preparing Your Canvas for Acrylic Painting
| June 5, 2011 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Acrylic Painting |
Most painters find that using acrylic paints are easy and simpler than oil paints because they mix with water and eliminate the need for hazardous, odorous solvents. Preparing your canvas or wood panel for painting is also a lot simpler. There’s no need to apply sizing as when using oil gesso for ground preparation for…
Acrylic Painting Special Effects – Stippling and Scratch Stroke
| June 4, 2011 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Acrylic Painting |
Acrylic paints are a modern medium that offer properties similar to oils – without the use of hazardous, smelly solvents. Acrylics are a fast drying medium – you don’t have the time to manipulate them that you do when using oils. Acrylics, used in watercolor techniques, can also be difficult to control. Acrylic Revolution: New…
Acrylic Painting Techniques – Tips and Enjoyment Guide to Painting a Seascape on Canvas
| December 23, 2010 | Posted by Jacob Devies under Acrylic Painting |
Acrylics have been around since the 1950s/60s. They are made from fine – ground pigment particles suspended in water and bound with a form of plastic. Have a read of the tips below and maybe you’ll find that you want to give them a go. They’re so easy to use and I love them. If…
